News
Burns continue in Otways
Forest Fire Management Victoria has made the most of warm weather in recent days to do thousands of hectares of planned burns in the Otways.
Trainee program begins
Two Colac people will take part in a 12-month Barwon Water trainee program where they’ll gain education, support and on-the-job training, while working to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Vital grant for Kawarren asset
When Kawarren lost its school, locals feared they were losing the heartbeat of the community.
Lawnmower taken quickly
Camperdown police are investigating the theft of a lawn mower while the owner was having a cuppa.
Busy Easter weekend ahead
Local real estate agents are gearing up for a red-hot market this Easter weekend, and you can get a bumper guide to it in Wednesday’s Colac Herald.
Drug driving offender earns 12-month ban
A Colac woman who was caught drug driving twice and refused to “dog” an associate to police will lose her licence for at least ayear.
Supporting sick children
“Children’s cancers and sicknesses didn’t take a holiday during COVID.”
Online plan for reporting sex assaults
The State Government will commit to creating an alternative option for reporting sexual assault online, following a push from a Colac district state upper-house MP.